{"id":359,"date":"2014-05-28T23:24:27","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T23:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ashleychiasson.com\/blog\/?p=359"},"modified":"2014-08-23T19:28:42","modified_gmt":"2014-08-23T22:28:42","slug":"e-learning-challenge-interactive-step-graphics-in-online-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashleychiasson.com\/blog\/e-learning-challenge-interactive-step-graphics-in-online-training\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Learning Challenge #36: Interactive Step Graphics in Online Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been feeling pretty slack lately, but I won’t argue about being too busy to participate to my fullest potential. In any event, this week’s e-learning challenge is all about interactive step graphics in online training – coming from a Defence background, this is a great challenge for me, because at least 80% of the work I did previously was procedural training for complex procedures (e.g. aircraft maintenance training). I will warn you that this week’s submission is 1 – a throwback to one of my initial portfolio pieces (because this month has been all about the hustle) and is 2 – likely not going to dazzle you as much as an Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) for removing the main landing gear of an aircraft.<\/p>\n

The Concept<\/strong><\/p>\n

Create an interactive step graphic that trains users on a very important procedure. In this case, I chose to discuss the steps for bathing your cat. This is a very tricky procedure, so be especially cognizant of Step 3. Full Disclosure: Our cats are very good at cleaning themselves and we have never had to forego this procedure first-hand. Please let me know, in the comments, how you’ve fared in your attempts. I’ve heard that some cat’s need to be sedated; if this is the situation you’re faced with, and you find it challenging to administer pills to your feline, Bruce Graham<\/a> has a lovely training module to help you with this problem.<\/p>\n

The Method<\/strong><\/p>\n

For some reason, I really wanted to have a background image, so I sourced one from ColourLOVERS<\/a> and modified the transparency. Then, I sought about creating some cute looking tabs and writing the procedural documentation for how to bathe a cat. I consulted WikiHow<\/a> for these assistance, and they did not disappoint, providing me with many fantastic images to use within the module.<\/p>\n

I tossed everything together and added triggers to my tabs, with each trigger displaying a layer. Images were called up within a new lightbox-esque (but not to be confused with an actual lightbox) layer, and Bob was my uncle.<\/p>\n

The Result<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cat_Bath_Lg\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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To view the complete interaction and potentially save yourself a world of hurt (literally), click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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